Wool of the Andes Worsted Yarn

$1.99 50g / ball

Our classic worsted wool yarn is spun and plied carefully to achieve a wonderfully balanced twist. A sturdy yet soft yarn with excellent stitch definition and heirloom durability. Peruvian sheep are a cross between Corriedale (for the sturdiness) and Merino (for the softness), producing a strong fiber with an excellent softness quotient for a wide variety of uses. Felts beautifully.Browse by color

“This yarn knits up great, I love knitting with it! I made a sweater with it that has become one of my favorites. It's hard to believe it only costs $1.99 a ball. I've bought very expensive, high-end yarn that's not half as soft Wool of the Andes.” Daily Knitter, Rebecca

"Wool of the Andes is a reasonably priced yarn with a nice selection of colors. It has 110 yards on the skein. When I first knit with it, I thought it was a thin worsted. However, it knitted to a worsted gauge. First impressions can be deceiving! It's a great yarn for fulling. The fabric is sturdy enough for a tote bag." Daily Knitter, Janice

“Knit Picks- great yarn; great prices. I used Wool of the Andes for my Enchanted Forest Fingerless gloves and it is strong, the colors are vibrant, and the cost was low. I used 3 skeins for two gloves, and it cost me $2.19 per skein plus shipping- under $10!” www.zoescheffy.blogspot.com, February 2009

“I just wanted to send you some kudos. On his 40th birthday my brother asked me to make him a new sweater, to be delivered by his 41st. I quickly found an Aran sweater on your site, and ordered a color card of Wool of the Andes so he could pick the color. I delivered it to him today. The first thing he said when he picked it up was 'Wow, this is really soft.' He put it on, and the first thing he noticed was that it did not itch. He is very sensitive to wool, and expects it to be itchy. "Does it have something special, like lambs wool, or (if he knew to say 'merino' at this point, he would have said that). No, it was just your state-of-the-art-and-immensely-affordable yarn. I don't know how you pull off such high quality at such low prices, but thank you!" -Elena L., Knit Picks customer

I don't get the low reviews. Now I almost solely crochet vs knitting but this was my second order of WOTA, the price point and quality is second to none. I would compare it to a cascade 220 but at half the price for 100%.
I do find the colors to vary a BIT from the screen but I take that into account when picking project colors. the descriptions are good enough to combat this.

2 out of 5 stars

Ande08-01-2018 11:57am

it's itchy as heck and not very nicely twisted. cheap, though! if you're not making clothes and you still really wanna use wool i'd guess this is a good pick.

5 out of 5 stars

Emma Lengwin07-23-2018 7:29am

I was shocked when I saw a bad review regarding felting. I have used this yarn specifically for felting and have never had an issue. It always felts beautifully for me, and the colors available is a real plus for my felted wool hats.

5 out of 5 stars

Chelsea07-20-2018 9:14am

I've used this to make a few different felted projects and all of them turned out fantastically. Unless you're using very large needles or make really loose stitches, it knits into a sturdy fabric without having to felt it. I don't think it's as scratchy as people are saying, and my skin gets irritated by harsh fibers. If you want it to be softer but not risk felting it, just give it a white vinegar rinse in some cool water.

2 out of 5 stars

Jausonne Spencer05-21-2018 11:39am

The price was right for 100% wool so gave it a try. I have been disappointed in how loose and poorly it is spun. If spun better I would order again, however with it splitting with every stitch, I won't re-order

3 out of 5 stars

Cynthia Bartz05-20-2018 7:56pm

Let me first say, I would and will buy this yarn again. It is a solid, 100% wool yarn. Most recently I purchased this to add another stocking to our Christmas fireplace. Previous stockings, I had used Cascade 220. I wish that I had purchased it again instead of Wool of the Andes. This bare yarn is not as solid, and seems more translucent than Cascade. WOTA is also not soft at all. It is what I think of as an itchy grandma sweater. This is perfectly fine for some things, but I would never describe it as soft.

5 out of 5 stars

Chris04-30-2018 12:05pm

I buy a lot of WOTA in worsted and bulky, I just felted 2 bags today and it felts great, I wonder if the customer below accidentally bought the superwash..I order about twice a month a lot of wool and I accidentally bought superwash before...I have other uses for that so I was not worried. BUT this wool felts beautifully in my washer each and ever time, I have two old towels and 2 old pair of jeans just for the purpose of felting they get washed along and then just air dry. SO take heart check the label and use your hottest cycle on your machine and remove the item immediately when done and shape, stretch whatever you need to do to get the shape you want. I used to boil on the stove, boil, shock with cold, boil....it was too tedious..better results with my washer and I can knit while it does the work.

5 out of 5 stars

Kesa Hopkins04-30-2018 10:50am

I cabled a turtleneck with cilantro heather and it came out beautifully. The yarn is a great texture, the colors are very interesting and it’s pleasant to work with. I highly recommend this soft, warm yarn.

5 out of 5 stars

Karen04-21-2018 7:22am

LOVE this yarn! I am almost done with the Iba cardigan and have used close to 1500 yards of WOTA. Not one knot, no thin or uneven plies, nice consistent color. This yarn is very soft with a nice feel. Although it is not a tightly plied yarn it still has a good springyness. And no splitting, my personal pet peeve! The yarn for my cardigan was under $30.00...for 100% wool that is almost unheard of. My only wish would be for it to be wound in bigger amounts, possibly a 220 yd hank. That way I'm not having to attach a ball as often.

5 out of 5 stars

Stephie Schulz04-01-2018 8:39am

WotA is my go to basic wool yarn, in all weights, for dolls, blankets, shawls, coats, hats, and sweaters (it's itchy because its wool, so not for me for next-to skin, but that's not the yarn's fault). I use a pile of 1" labeled squares of all the colors for matching to other yarns and choosing color combinations. so fun! If your project doesn't felt, it's probably made from WotA Superwash, which feels the same in the skein and can be mistaken for regular WotA easily. I've never ran into a knot in hundreds of skeins, sometimes a slubby thing, not often. There are minor differences between colors due to how the yarn take each dye, and it's best to never expect matching within a color if the dye lot is different, you MUST always order enough yarn the first time. I buy them in 2's ;).

4 out of 5 stars

Krysta Alexandria03-17-2018 6:16pm

This is a good yarn, and I like that it is rather affordable. The colors I got, all cool tones, are absolutely beautiful. While I love the affordability, and the beautiful colors, not to mention the variety of colors to choose from I do have to say that this yarn is ever so slightly difficult to work with, it splits so you have to be careful you don't accidentally knit into the yarn and it twists a lot when casting on.
Still a great yarn though, and I expect to be using it a lot in the future.

3 out of 5 stars

Annabella03-15-2018 10:49am

About half the colors are out of stock, and have been out of stock for months. That is a long time to wait when you have planned a project and can't wait to cast it on and the 'available' date is getting pushed further and further? I wanted to make a couple of Windward sweaters and use the recommended yarn but can't get my hands on it. Now we are entering spring and summer which is not the best time to make a heavy cabled wool sweater.

5 out of 5 stars

Chloé02-22-2018 2:22pm

Maybe my favorite yarn of all time. Affordable, well made, and beautiful. Yes, it isn’t cashmere but if you want super soft shop accordingly. If you want a pure wool basic there is no better. Have made sweaters, blankets, socks and hats with the sport and worsted weights. Great colorways, too!

5 out of 5 stars

melinda Goodwin02-22-2018 8:43am

I love this yarn. I am using Merlot Heather to knit a sweater and the stitch definition is superb! It is a joy to knit with, fast and smooth. I have never had a problem with splitting or knots. I have ordered a number of colorways to knit an afghan and have found the colors online to be a true representation of the yarn when it arrives. I highly recommend this beautiful (bargain) yarn!

1 out of 5 stars

Patte02-20-2018 3:34pm

If you're buying this yarn for felting, good luck. Bought this yarn to make felted double-soled slippers. The description says "Felts beautifully." Not so much. After 12 hot washes, boiling water to cold water shock, and a trip to a laundromat for two more hot washes (because I thought my agitator machine must be broken), the slippers (2 pair) were still the same size as after the 3rd wash -- 5-7cm larger than what they were supposed to felt to. I've been making these slippers for a dozen years with another brand of worsted wool yarn, and never EVER had an issue like this. I was seduced by the luscious colors and reasonable price. What I have is 2 pair of slippers for a giant and no gifts to give the my daughter's home stay family in Spain.

3 out of 5 stars

Squitty02-19-2018 6:02pm

This yarn is very economical.You can't beat that price. I've checked! The color selection is good, too. I've made a couple sweaters and other things with it and it holds up pretty well, but it's itchy. I know there's a certain amount of itchiness you expect from wool, but this seems more so than other brands. I'm wearing a cardigan right now and my arms are itchy where they touch the wool. Even so, I'll use this yarn again in future projects.

4 out of 5 stars

Laura R02-04-2018 9:32am

I bought Wool of the Andes for my first ever lopi-style sweater to be worn while camping in Alaska. I wanted a yarn with a lot of color options that would be warm and rugged and WotA was just that. The color selection was great and I will say that this yarn knits up PERFECTLY. And throughout the trip it felted together really nicely. The only downside is I can't stand the feel of the wool against my skin. Luckily I only ever intended this sweater to be worn over a long-sleeve shirt so that's fine, and maybe I'm just more sensitive to wool than most, but it is something to keep in mind.

5 out of 5 stars

Lily01-17-2018 7:50am

The colors are lovely, it feels so soft and is responsive and patient with my beginner skills- knitted a few little critters with small needles and could not be happier. Thank you for offering this wonderful yarn for so reasonable a price!

2 out of 5 stars

Ash01-06-2018 2:50pm

Maybe its just the batch I got, but the color "cloud" is practically yellow! It won't work at all for my project, but it costs so much to return it there's no point.

5 out of 5 stars

Melissa12-30-2017 11:18am

This was my first time using this yarn and I love it. It's a good inexpensive wool yarn. I made my husband a sweater using the colorway cobblestone heather. The cobblestone is a nice dark gray color. He loves it and says it's really warm. I found it to be soft and not itchy. I didn't have any issues with the yarn splitting while knitting with it on size 5.5 mm needles. This yarn also spit splices very nicely.

5 out of 5 stars

Maria Lancaster12-10-2017 8:45pm

I love this yarn! I made a throw by crocheting. It is gorgeous. The Creme Brule is actually a golden yellow color. As it looks on the screen it is just off white, but it is a dark canary yellow.

5 out of 5 stars

Abbi11-28-2017 6:56pm

I’ve used this yarn a few times now, in regular knitting and colorwork. I’ve had no issues with splitting and after blocking it reall softens up nicely.

5 out of 5 stars

Maggie11-27-2017 8:18am

I love Wool of the Andes for my felted embroidered caps. Its very predictable and the range of colors is so nice. Once felted the fabric has a lot of body so its easy to add embroidered and beaded details.

5 out of 5 stars

Marianne11-26-2017 6:46am

I love working with wool, it feels almost alive in my hands and this yarn is outstanding and the color choices are amazing.

5 out of 5 stars

Danna Shu11-25-2017 10:57am

Felts beautifully!
The only con is the colour appears darker in person than on tablet and computer

3 out of 5 stars

J. Ong11-20-2017 1:43pm

I purchased a whole slew of these for a rainbow colored blanket. I've also purchased some of these for other projects. Kinda can't beat the price, but I do think this yarn is a bit thin and splitty- you have to watch your knitting to make sure you don't knit into the yarn. I would suggest double-stranding for a warmer winter gear. Colors aren't consistent between batches. I guess this is normal, but you can't expect the same color if you have to order later on for your project. Also I was disappointed tumeric and wheat are basically the same color.

5 out of 5 stars

Debbie miller10-29-2017 2:18pm

I purchased 8 balls of this yarn , calypso heather for a purse for my daughter it turned out great, I felted ,the purse and she loves it Thank you for this wonderful yarn , does not split and shows great stitch definition!

5 out of 5 stars

Maggie10-26-2017 9:50am

This is my favorite felting yarn, I use it almost exclusively for my fulled and embellished hats. It knits up wonderfully and consistently so I can predict the size of my finished product. I love all the color choices too. I am recently knitting mitts and gauntlets with Wool of the Andes sports weight and am anxious to see how they turn out. So far stitch definition is good and the yarn is as easy to work with as the worsted.

5 out of 5 stars

Debbie Miller10-22-2017 4:09pm

I just finished using this yarn for a purse I made for my daughter. I used calypso Heather a nice teal color. My purse felted beautifully with this yarn it is amazing how felting changes an item that you knit. I love this yarn and Will be purchasing more for other projects because I know that it felts so good thank you Knits picks.

5 out of 5 stars

Kathy10-22-2017 6:46am

I have used this yarn for numerous felting projects and have never experienced excessive splitting when knitting or foul odors when felting. In fact it is so predictable for felting that I'm now using it exclusively for all my felting projects. I didn't have a clue about felting when I first used it and my project came out perfectly.

3 out of 5 stars

I.P.10-19-2017 10:19pm

I ordered this yarn because of its great value while I was stingy. And it was a mistake. I will not be returning because it's too much of a hassle for small price paid, but I do not see myself using it or wearing it.
Pro's: great price, great colors, knits beautifully, didn't notice any splitting, holds shape nicely, the definition of the pattern is great, will make a warm and durable item.
Con's: really, the only one is that this yarn is the opposite of soft. It isn't the most coarse or itchy yarn I've ever seen, but definitely getting close there. If your skin isn't too sensitive, or you do not plan the item to touch the skin, then this yarn might work great for you. For me, it was itchy even to knit it and have it touch my fingers. It's not a terrible feeling, but there definitely is no joy nor pleasure in this feeling.
To sum up: if your skin is sensitive, imho, do not buy this yarn. Otherwise, great quality for great price.
I am going to buy alpaca Andean Treasure yarn instead, as my experience with alpaca yarn on this web site has always been outstanding. It is more expensive, but justifies the effort & time spent knitting.

5 out of 5 stars

Mary Murray10-18-2017 3:04pm

My favorite yarn to knit with. Soft and so many beautiful colors. Glides through the needles. I know tons of knitters like using fingering weight yarn for knitting socks, but I gotta tell ya, Wool of the Andes makes amazing, toasty socks that wear well. 2 skeins makes a pair of socks to fit a woman's foot up to size 8 shoe. I cannot find better 100% wool yarn with so many colors and such a reasonable price anywhere else. $4 to make a pair of wool socks for a gift for someone, or myself...seriously! I have the Sunstruck wood interchangeable circular set, use the Magic Loop method, cast on 42 sts of Wool of the Andes onto a size 6, find a good movie to watch, and away I go! Working on my SIL's birthday socks
right now, in fact. And I think I've made at least 10 of the beanies in Wool of the Andes from your free pattern too. The bulky Wool of the Andes is so lovely also. Slips through the needles and works up quickly into nice warm sweaters and hats.

4 out of 5 stars

Lois Breewitt09-21-2017 2:16pm

I have no problem with the quality of this yarn. However, I am knitting a very intricate fair isle jacket and chose about 10 or so colours. On the screen they looked quite different but in reality some of the colours are so close it's hard to see a difference, for example Mineral Heather and Sprinkle Heather are very close. They are different colours but have the same tonal value. It may be because I chose heathered colours. I had to rearrange my pattern so that I have at least some contrast. So, I would use this yarn again - but would make sure I chose very different colours if kitting fair isle.

5 out of 5 stars

Carolyn09-13-2017 11:38am

I found this yarn to be a dream to work with. It did split , but rarely, more often after frogging. I think it is springy and shows off a variety of stiches to advantage. Made my m-i-l a large throw, and she uses it every day on her couch. No piling, no pulls, just consistently beautiful. Will be making one for me!

5 out of 5 stars

Coral Gabriel07-01-2017 11:33pm

I had no splitting when I knitted, I knit hats & then felt them & the colour tones come through beautifully. I really recommend this yarn I love it.

4 out of 5 stars

Leslie04-11-2017 1:44pm

I didn't have any problem with the yarn splitting. I've been crocheting, and maybe that makes some difference, but I've certainly crocheted with splitting yarn before. I *am* slightly disappointed that the Wonderland Heather worsted WOTA yarn is *such* a different colour than the sport WOTA. It does say that it has green undertones, but my sport weight is a robin's egg colour while the worsted is a definite pale jade. It doesn't look *too* bad against the robin's egg wall paint, so I'm still going to use it, but I'd rather it be closer to the other. Any greener and it would have been unusable - a big problem, since the rest of the project was done in anticipation of the Wonderland being back in stock. The two Blossom Heathers were identical, so I had no reason to think the Wonderland would be any different.

5 out of 5 stars

Nicole02-19-2017 8:05pm

I love this yarn - great stitch definition and awesome colour choices. Working up the antler hat by Tin Can Knits in it, and the cables come out beautifully.

1 out of 5 stars

mickie02-14-2017 10:46am

I have to agree with one reviewer. I found this yarn to be splitty and rough. It is awkward to work with, especially if you have to pick up stitches. The twist starts to unravel.

5 out of 5 stars

Patricia B.02-13-2017 2:40pm

I love this yarn. It's just a great basic yarn and it felts beautifully.

5 out of 5 stars

KarenQ02-10-2017 12:03pm

Just completed a fair isle sweater using four different colors of this yarn and the result was spectacular! After blocking, the stitch definition is exceptional and the texture is soft and fluffy. I'm truly impressed with the result. Made my project even more enjoyable. Great yarn and great price.

1 out of 5 stars

Cynthia Webb02-03-2017 7:47am

I needed white yarn for a project and ordered the one listed here as it was described as a "pure snow white" but what I received looked like vanilla ice cream! It definitely wasn't white. Very disappointed. You need to be as literal as you can in your descriptions. I will keep the yarn and use it for something else, but I will need to shop elsewhere for my white yarn.

4 out of 5 stars

Emma02-01-2017 10:54am

The only thing I wish is it were a tad softer. What I absolutely love about this yarn is the stitch definition you get. I'm doing a corner to corner crochet square with it right now and the yarn makes the stitches look stunning. I will use it for a bedspread for sure for extra warmth!

3 out of 5 stars

Alison Malcolm01-23-2017 4:36pm

I love this yarn, for the most part. The colours are beautiful (and so many to choose from!), it is very strong, and it is not too scratchy. However, the weight is not always consistent. For example, I ordered 5 balls of the merlot heather for a toddler sweater and the second ball I'm using is a lighter weight than the first, even though they both say "worsted". I'm disappointed.

2 out of 5 stars

Sal01-22-2017 2:19pm

My project was for felted dryer balls which necessitates hot water washes and highest dryer heat for the balls to felt. After I pulled from the dryer, this yarn smelled like a wet dog! I did a second hot water bath but with liquid soap, squeezing, then rinse with hot water and white vinegar. WARNING: if your project will ever need water washing vs dry cleaning, consider the strong smell that continues after water washes. I then used a worsted wool from Turkey with no foul odors. This Peruvian wool smells after washing .

5 out of 5 stars

Ann Rea01-22-2017 12:53pm

Route is perfect for jug pussyhats! Guess that's why it's sold out! Saw tons of it yesterday in DC.

5 out of 5 stars

Tanya01-16-2017 1:11pm

I knitted a large throw in noble heather and it came up beautifully. Luxurious and snuggly, the cable pattern is shown to advantage, and so far it's wearing well although I haven't washed it (I sprayed it to block). Would definitely use again.

5 out of 5 stars

jacqulyne01-08-2017 1:30pm

I am addicted to this yarn! I have bought a ton of it for winter hats and scarfs for family members, but I STILL WANT MORE! I'm so in love with this yarn that I am even saving every little scrap of it. I have no idea what I will do with a 5 inch piece of yarn, but I am NOT about to throw it away. When I first started using it, I was concerned about it not being as thick as a normal worsted weight yarn, however, while it is a tad thinner than I am used to, I had no problem getting gauge on whatever I was making. I agree with others that the colors are a bit off, but I have found that if I go on Ravelry and search Wool of the Andes, I can see the projects made with it and it gives me a little bit better idea of the actual color. And if for some reason it is way off when it arrives, that just gives me a reason to buy more. So I consider that a win win situation!
I hope that knitpicks will eventually offer as many colors in WOTA as they do in their palette yarn.

5 out of 5 stars

Judi12-14-2016 6:52pm

Bought the Pampas Heather to make the cardigan Timber...color was perfect! Absolutely what I was looking for...knits up beautifully and holds stitch definitions well...love the feel of this wool as well. I will definitely order again!

5 out of 5 stars

Alex11-18-2016 11:04am

I have been consistently impressed with this yarn. The colors are beautiful, and the yarn is very soft. A perfect working yarn that is great quality and an incredible price. My only complaint is that I am currently working with the midnight heather, which is much more green in real life than pictured on the website, to the point that it often just looks like a green yarn.

5 out of 5 stars

william11-17-2016 10:55pm

love this yarn. I have gotten started on my Christmas gifts and have really made some nice things out of it. It doesn't split. It shows up good stitch definition. and it really gets softer and softer as i work on the project. This is a very good price for good quality!

5 out of 5 stars

Thompsen, Deborah11-11-2016 11:30am

This yarn is knitting up beautifully. It isn't next-to-skin soft, but it is certainly soft enough for outerwear. It holds up well to ripping, with no pilling or stretching out. The price is amazing. I'm knitting it at 4.5 stitches/inch and it looks just right, no big spaces between stitches, and it feels squooshy and soft. The color range is outstanding, I'm really happy with my choice (Lake Ice Heather) and I love that there are so many colors to choose from. I'm looking forward to using this yarn again.

5 out of 5 stars

Shania Jackson10-18-2016 8:42pm

First time felting, and first time using 100% wool. I always thought wool was itchy but this was nice. I will be buying again and such a good price too.

5 out of 5 stars

Candee10-11-2016 4:02am

This is the best yarn for this incredible price. I have had no issues with pilling what so ever. It washes up in wool soap to be incredibly soft. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised & will continue to purchase.

5 out of 5 stars

Carole09-21-2016 6:55pm

Love, Love, Love this yarn! It is so soft when knit up. I have made dozens of shawls and have found the quality to be excellent.
Just placed another order!

5 out of 5 stars

LORRAINE VIGORITI09-10-2016 6:20pm

I used this yarn last year to make holiday gifts. I made Wool Dryer Balls and they were a big hit! I also made felted cat toys and Baci gives them a rating of TWO PAWS UP!!

5 out of 5 stars

Jessica07-20-2016 4:53pm

Knitted a pair of high-waisted panties and a sweater from this yarn for a competition in aerial hoop. They're holding up well through training even with the extremely rough treatment. Still looking good for the comp. I found this yarn to be extremely soft and squishy, can't wait to wear the sweater more frequently.

4 out of 5 stars

Abbie07-09-2016 1:21pm

I just got my first order in the sapphire heather. The yarn is a beautiful color. It is not super soft but not scratching ether. I am planning on making my first hat with it. It is also quit a strong yarn.

5 out of 5 stars

Nicki Moulton05-31-2016 7:29am

I absolutely ADORE this yarn. About 60% of my entire yarn stash is made up of Wool of the Andes worsted and it's so versatile - I've used it to knit hats, mittens, amigurumi. The wide range of color is amazing, too, and who can possibly argue with the price? HIGHLY recommended!!!

5 out of 5 stars

Leslie Pelecovich04-15-2016 1:06pm

Love this yarn! It's a great value and color selection is awesome. I use it doubled for felting projects and it creates a beautiful sturdy fabric.

4 out of 5 stars

Rachel03-06-2016 6:56pm

This is a beautiful yarn, not too scratchy. It can't be beat for the price. I got it in midnight heather - it is a blueish black with some subtle green hints. However, I have noticed that the yarn is not terribly colorfast. I blocked the finished product tonight and the water was stained a dark blue, and the garment continued to stain the towel I blotted it with as well as my blocking mats. I also noticed some subtle staining of my fingertips when I was in the process of knitting with it. So be aware if you purchase this yarn in dark colors.

5 out of 5 stars

Guest02-29-2016 11:21pm

I like it so much

4 out of 5 stars

Donna02-21-2016 11:56am

I about to purchase Wool of the Andes worsted yarn for the second time. I crochet and felt soft animals for my granddaughters. I found this yarn to be perfect for felting. I love every color I chose, but the heathers are my favorites I also like that the skeins are smaller than those I find at local shops. This is good, because I don't need a lot for each animal. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is that some of the yarns do split easily. Funny but this seemed to vary by color. Some colors hold together very well. Even those that split can be used,but I had to be more careful with those. Anyway, I am excited to be ordering some brighter colors this time, as I got hung up on browns and oranges last time. Lol!

4 out of 5 stars

SH01-21-2016 10:08am

I just bought Midnight Heather; it isn't very dark blue as described but a very dark green. Beautiful but not what I wanted.

4 out of 5 stars

Casper01-20-2016 2:24am

I bought a range of colors for a dragon shawl. With the exception of lake ice heather, I was very satisfied with the colours and how they knitted up. the reds are misleading in the photos which meant i had the wrong amounts of the cranberry and red. Lake ice heather was rather scratchy and appears more of a blue color when washed. washing the yarn unfortunately did not soften it. The rest of the colours were accurately pictured, soft, and knit up beautifully

5 out of 5 stars

Cita01-15-2016 12:43pm

I love the strength of this yarn. Contrary to others, I've found this doesn't split or unravel unlike comparable brands. It is nice and thick. I used oyster heather, chocolate, and another brown to make the Northern Holiday Afghan pattern. Looks gorgeous, and cost 20% less than the pattern-suggested tweed WotA.

5 out of 5 stars

Maja11-15-2015 2:34pm

I made a sweater for my 3 yo and it turned just fine, not to scratchy, soft and wonderful to knit. Colors are fantastic. I wish to get more yarn, soon... :)

5 out of 5 stars

Ellie11-06-2015 12:56am

Excellent yarn for the price. Only wish is for larger skeins for bigger projects. My blanket takes 36 skeins. Would be lovely if it only took 18

5 out of 5 stars

Katherine10-29-2015 4:56pm

I ordered the Bramble heather for a sweater and the colour is exactly as shown here. The yarn is really lovely to work with and splices easily. I haven't had any trouble with the yarn splitting at all. Of course the colour range and price are irresistible. This will definitely be my first stop for future projects.

5 out of 5 stars

Cat McClaughry10-19-2015 9:08am

Is there a rating above excellent for speed of delivery and superior product? I made one queen sized blanket with Wool of the Andes in fingering weight double stranded and it's wonderful but wanted to do another so I chose worsted weight. The wine colour is even richer looking than my monitor suggested and the feel is wonderful. I didn't realize that it was in hanks not balls though, so I guess I'll have to spend an evening winding into balls before I begin the Stardust Blanket pattern I purchased at the same time. Can't wait to get it on my needles, just have to finish the lace weight shawl in Aloft I'm making!

5 out of 5 stars

Danna B.10-11-2015 11:20am

Holy smackerel, I love this yarn. This is my go-to sweater yarn. I don't find it scratchy at all. It's soft and so affordable. Recently I purchased the Rooibos Heather and the color is like hot chocolate mixed with cayenne pepper. The heathered shades are so gorgeous.

4 out of 5 stars

Denise10-02-2015 9:01pm

The yarn is absolutely beautiful and very soft. However, I'm unsure as to how true the colors are in the pictures versus the actual product. I had bought a couple skeins of the Thyme color which is a green color according to the picture listed above yet the one I received in the mail is more of a brown.

3 out of 5 stars

Penny Henderson09-23-2015 11:14pm

I received my order, 20 balls in an assortment of colours. The yarn is lovely to work with but its not Worsted Weight at all!!! . It's like a DK and in some places it feels like a sport weight. A bit disappointing as I purchased the WoA to make mittens and gloves as Christmas gifts?? The colours are amazing thought.

3 out of 5 stars

Rita Cheek08-27-2015 10:34am

Compared to some older wool of the Andes I have in my stash, it isn't as thick as it used to be.

4 out of 5 stars

Sherry Binion08-16-2015 12:28pm

The yarn received is really much darker than what is displayed in your list of colors, though it is very nice yarn. For future orders, I wouldn't know how to order because I would really have no idea what the actual yarn would look like.

4 out of 5 stars

Jill-MN08-03-2015 9:07am

I love this yarn for felting. It felts quickly and easily. It is not as soft as I like for anything I would wear next my skin though, unless it softens up with washing (I've only used it for felting) I do agree with the reviewer who mentioned how loosely plied the yarn is, and somewhat splitty. It would be easier to work with if spun a little more tightly. Still a great value and excellent for those who like to make felted projects.

5 out of 5 stars

Sarah07-17-2015 1:55pm

Love this yarn! I've had a lot of problems with wool yarns in the past being too stiff and scratchy, but this one is nice and soft while still being very durable. I've made a hat and scarf out of it already and I'm looking forward to trying it out for a sweater someday.

5 out of 5 stars

Holl the Doll06-19-2015 2:40pm

BEST yarn I have used for felting. I made a multi colored striped bag and it felted up solidly with no stitch definition showing at all, just dense, soft washes of color blending one into the other. It knits up well, has a flexible hand, and color selection is awesome.

5 out of 5 stars

Sharon06-10-2015 7:50pm

The workhorse of worsted yarns, WotA is my "go-to" for basic sweaters. The price point is unbeatable (even when you factor in the Canadian Dollar differential). The range of colours make it a first choice for fair-isle work. The only way you could woo me more is if you started valuing your Canadian customers by providing the same free shipping options you grant Americans. A very well known competitor of yours ships free from the UK to Canada. Dinging us that extra $7.00 is grating and is that little something that has many Canadian customers looking overseas.

5 out of 5 stars

Shara05-13-2015 2:19am

I am really enjoying using this yarn. The colours are gorgeous and the yarn itself is soft and light and easy to work with. On one project I had a few false starts (it was me, not the yarn!) and had to unravel quite a few times, but the yarn still looks beautiful (unlike some other yarns that do not stand up well to being unravelled and re-worked multiple times). I am really pleased with the quality and the price. I'm already planning my next project with this yarn :-)

5 out of 5 stars

L Bennett04-19-2015 5:20am

I am a yarn snob. I was hesitant to try this, but have been so pleasantly surprised. This yarn is incredibly soft and the colors gorgeous. This just became my new go-to worsted wool!

5 out of 5 stars

Susan Gallagher Espanol03-18-2015 12:41am

The first time I used this yarn I was a little disappointed...BUT, the compliments that I received on what I was knitting made me take another look. With each new thing that I knit, this yarn just got better and better. The colors are amazing and the more you use it the softer it gets! I am very happy with this yarn and there is NO BETTER price for such gorgeous colors and the yardage!!!! I have ordered almost every color and am making several beautiful multi stitch blankets. I just love seeing all the colors. They are even more beautiful when you see them!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE WOTA!!!!!!!!!

2 out of 5 stars

Ren02-12-2015 8:21am

My experiences before with this yarn have been positive, very soft and beautiful! I ordered enough yarn to make a shawl in the Green Tea Heather for a gift. The yarn that I received was very coarse, army wool blanket coarse. Not at all acceptable for a gift. The color was lovely. I was disappointed I had to send it back. I called customer service and asked how I could know what colors would be coarse and what colors would be soft and she had no way of giving me that info. I'm guessing it's the heathers, since bev below had a similar problem with the mink heather.

5 out of 5 stars

Pat01-30-2015 11:08am

I'm trying new yarns after knitting with Cotton Fleece and Cotton Fine for a long time. The Blossom Heather is a dreamy color. I am testing it with a pair of socks and ohhh how soft the first one is. It made up in less than a week even though I only spent a couple of hours a day on it (it's a crew sock). I will probably be back for more once I get a feel for how this wool wears.

5 out of 5 stars

Kelly12-19-2014 8:24am

This is a surprisingly wonderful yarn. I made a sweater for my father seven years ago and he recently returned it with a few holes in it. Only two holes after seven years is amazing! The sweater has remarkably little pilling and has just gotten softer year after year. For a yarn of this price, you would expect more pilling or wear and tear, but it's done so well! I will definitely be considering this yarn for future projects

5 out of 5 stars

Emily12-01-2014 4:36pm

I love this yarn! From the other reviews, I was expecting this yarn to be much softer than it actually was. It was still incredibly soft and warm, though! I bought six balls of WotA as my very first KnitPicks order, and I wasn't disappointed.

1 out of 5 stars

Kris Hughes11-12-2014 7:20pm

This yarn would benefit from being spun a bit tighter. I'm an experienced knitter, and have knit with a wide variety of yarns, and I find this yarn is splitty and awkward to work with, due to being spun/plied so loosely.
The colour selection is great, and I like the feel of this wool, but the structure of the yarn is very poor. Beware.

2 out of 5 stars

Beth McCoy11-12-2014 8:14am

I would not recommend making a garment with this yarn. The sweater I made pilled so badly after one wearing, it lokked like the sweater was at least 5 years old. Great for felting, not so hot for wearables.

3 out of 5 stars

bev thomas10-17-2014 9:23pm

My first purchase of wool of the andes...i purchased two colors: fairy tale and mink heather. The mink heather was extremely coarse and rough, and I won't buy that color again. The fairy tale was soft and of texture expected. I have since purchased sock yarn, and had no problems.

5 out of 5 stars

Deborah Rosenfeld10-11-2014 7:50pm

WOTA is officially my favorite yarn. I have recently starting knitting again after a long time and have been trying all sorts of yarns. This yarn has an amazing range of beautiful colors and is a fantastic value for the quality. I just love the vibrant colors that blend wonderfully when used together. I have received many compliments on the colors on my latest Fair Isle projects. Please keep making this lovely yarn!

5 out of 5 stars

Alma K.10-09-2014 2:49pm

Woof of the Andes is a superb quality yarn for felting projects. In addition, the wide range of colors is awesome (I'm partial to the heathers) and the price can't be beat. Very pleased with the felted hats & flower embellishments I've made.

5 out of 5 stars

Giselle Caldwell09-19-2014 7:07am

Love this wool! the quality is wonderful and the wool holds it's shape beautifully! It goes very far. I am so thrilled I found knit Picks. I love to knit but have to be budget wise - so was amazed to find such quality and fantastic pricing. Thank you! You made this Australian knitter now living in the USA very happy!

5 out of 5 stars

BK08-03-2014 6:09am

I was a little skeptical at first about the quality of the yarn, so I only ordered enough for a small project. The yarn arrived yesterday. One look and touch, and I could not resist but to cast on right away. This yarn is so much softer than the other project I currently have going on with Cascade 220. The color is also velvety rich. Now I wish I had ordered more...

5 out of 5 stars

James R. Hannah06-06-2014 3:33pm

I use wool as the weft yarn in small tapestries. I often separate worsted weight wool into its individual strands and then combine strands to make up a weft yarn of a thickness and color [or color mix] to meet the needs of a particular section of a tapestry.
WOTA, a 4 strand worsted, separates easily with my 'de-spinning' technique. The available colors are more than adequate for my needs, and I love the fact that I don't have to take out a loan to build up a decent color 'palette'. The yarn 'packs' well and the individual strands are quite consistent in size and strength.

5 out of 5 stars

Julia05-12-2014 4:06pm

Love this yarn for my felting project-beer sweaters(aka cozies). I felt them in the washing machine & they shrink in about 2 - 16 minute cycles with less fiber fuzz in the water than other yarns I have used. Great color options as well!

5 out of 5 stars

Ms.DeBorah Tyler05-06-2014 2:12pm

This is the best quality yarn I have ever bought. Awesome colors and texture have me appalled, making my crochet & knitting of the finest quality. Keep yarning!!

5 out of 5 stars

Shayla04-23-2014 7:01am

FANTASTIC yarn, and you just can't beat the price! It knits up beautifully, and felts amazingly. Love this stuff!

5 out of 5 stars

BG Chamberlain03-28-2014 6:37pm

Back for MORE of this yarn. The only real WHITE I've found for felting. So nice to touch it's a pleasure to work with. The new project is a felt purse with one side looking imitating the first wave Navajo chief's blanket that sold for over $300,000. Other side will be another southwest design. I'm sure I'll have it figured out by the time I finish the first side. :D

5 out of 5 stars

Jessica Gardner03-19-2014 8:40am

I LOVE THIS YARN! never had I thought I would like the feel of wool, but this proved me wrong! I love it so much, very soft to touch and easy to knit with doesn't split and colors seen to be true to their pictures I have the color Tranquil on my needles right now, and am working on the Ellipse pattern from here and I am in love!! can't wait to order some more!

5 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth May02-27-2014 10:55pm

Beautiful yarn. Next project will be another Afghan in the Purples.

5 out of 5 stars

Faye02-27-2014 3:14pm

This yarn is fast becoming my go to yarn. Never did I ever think I would love Wool of the Andes. I currently have two projects in this yarn and a third will be on the needles soon. Please don't ever stop caring this yarn for the price it is a great buy.

5 out of 5 stars

Jocelyne Mullis02-27-2014 7:56am

I just love the colours. They are alive and make beautiful finished pieces. The cost is also very reasonable and every time I look at some samples, I always end up starting a new project. I specially find Sapphire Heather appealing.

5 out of 5 stars

Michele Hokanson02-26-2014 1:19pm

Favorite color is caution, love to make toys for my grandchildren

5 out of 5 stars

Robyn Becker02-26-2014 1:13pm

My favorite color is hyacinth. Always reminds me of a splendid summer garden no matter what the season is.

5 out of 5 stars

Colleen02-26-2014 11:55am

You have the most beautiful colours

5 out of 5 stars

Jessica Cramer02-26-2014 6:16am

Wow, these colors are beautiful! My favorite would be the calypso heather. I could knit forever with all these choices!

5 out of 5 stars

Jo02-25-2014 5:54pm

Love, Love, Love the color selections!!!

5 out of 5 stars

craig hart02-25-2014 5:17pm

Great for felting

5 out of 5 stars

Loren Gaffin02-25-2014 4:31pm

Love the yarn for making my shawls and scarves. Love the texture of the yarn.

4 out of 5 stars

Carol Thurston02-25-2014 4:06pm

A true workhorse of a yarn. I think the best value out there for WW wool.

5 out of 5 stars

Valerie Machemer02-25-2014 3:31pm

I love all the yarn I buy from you. I wanted to make a sweater for someone special and yours was the yarn or choice. Waiting on a sample pack now. Thank you!

5 out of 5 stars

Petra02-25-2014 2:27pm

My favorite colors are Celestial blue (and the peapod green). The yarn is really great for felting :-)

5 out of 5 stars

amy nick02-25-2014 2:13pm

I love soft wool!

5 out of 5 stars

Judy Catalano02-25-2014 2:03pm

I love this yarn, it is my favorite. I have very sensitive skin and this doesn't irritate my skin. All the colors are great.

5 out of 5 stars

Keren Ashby02-25-2014 1:49pm

Love this yarn! My favorite color is Aubergine.

5 out of 5 stars

Janina12-22-2013 6:22pm

I have skin that's easily irritated, so I'm very picky about clothing fibers. I sampled 8 colors of this yarn and was gobsmacked that it was soft enough to wear against my neck and face (scarves and hats with no lining). It has moderate springy-ness, medium grab, and nice tight twist, so your projects don't develop halos. A great yarn to practice with if you're a beginner (like me). It holds up even with repeated knitting and unraveling, knitting too tightly, and multiple washings.

5 out of 5 stars

Tasha12-17-2013 8:30am

I just recieved this yarn so haven't knitted it yet but it's just beautiful. The colours are brilliant and it seems very soft. I can't wait to use it!!!!

5 out of 5 stars

Lorri T12-15-2013 8:22am

This is a great felting yarn. It is my go-to for felted slippers at a very economical price point. Everyone who receives a pair raves about them.
There are a multitude of color choices. However, as with all fiber, some colors felt better and/or faster than others. Avocado (green) and Crush (pink) work better than Yonder (light blue).

5 out of 5 stars

Anne Savinelli12-11-2013 4:09am

I made a sweater for my husband out of the coal. I entered it in the Topsfield fair and won a ribbon. This yarn knits easily. Cables look great. The coal is hard to see but worth the effort.

5 out of 5 stars

mary webb12-07-2013 6:37am

You cannot buy wool of this quality any where else for this price it is very very soft and of high quality makes beautiful projects that last a life time. It felts really well too! Love this stuff.

3 out of 5 stars

Tate11-30-2013 2:47pm

I like this yarn. I like it a lot.the color is consistent, it is generally very even an nice. I have bought much worse yarn for the same price. This yarn is so good that I was very surprised to find that about halfway through a ball of my WOTA worsted in silver I found that three of the plies disappeared, leaving only one thin ply of yarn to knit with, then for about a yard there were little knots and pills. I just cut out this little bad portion and threw it away, no big deal, but I was just surprised.
I bought about 30 balls of this all at once and only about four feet of 9900 had any problem.
I would recommend anyone to use this yarn.

5 out of 5 stars

Rhonda11-29-2013 2:34am

I bought this yarn to make Doll sweaters. It is beautiful, easy to work with and has an amazing feel. I would recommend it to all!

5 out of 5 stars

Elena Larsen11-27-2013 2:37pm

This yarn knits up so spongy and warm. One recipient of my sweaters wears it to football games, and says nothing keeps him so warm. It feels good to knit, feels good to wear, and I love all the color choices. Not to mention that the price is GREAT.

5 out of 5 stars

Eunice Perez Sanchez07-27-2013 12:15pm

It's the first time I'm buying in this site. The service is excellent. I could made many project about this yarn. In the beginning I'm scared by the quality and time to wait for having but I'm really grateful because the yarns are really that I' waiting for and not expensive too. Thank you Knit Picks .

4 out of 5 stars

Vanessa H07-13-2013 12:10am

This is my go-to yarn for projects that need to be warm, durable and inexpensive. Last winter, I made dog toys and my favorite ski hat from this yarn. It's got plenty of body, enough spring, and holds up nicely to snow and wind. Additionally, once ends are woven in, they stay in place better than most of the other wools and acrylics I've worked with.
If you have sensitive skin like mine, it is worth making a headband out of something softer and cushier, like Swish, as a buffer for the ears and forehead.